col-wideJob Description:WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Knowledge Analyst (KA) within BCG's Corporate Finance & Strategy Practice Area, you will work in a growing global team, providing functional expertise and insights, working together with BCG case and proposal teams to deliver customized knowledge assets and expert advisory.In addition, you will support with guidance from senior colleagues, your topic/sector in developing intellectual property & knowledge assets and managing content on internal BCG websites, ensuring availability of latest, high-quality content. You will also support business development and go-to-market efforts of the Uncertainty Advantage business, as opportunities arise, contributing research and analysis to marketing efforts.Work very closely with topic leaders and team members on Uncertainty Advantage (Megatrends, Disruptive trends, Risk/ uncertainty, Creativity & Ideation, Scenarios, and War Gaming & Simulation), and at times need to provide broader support to the CFS PA.Provide analytical services e.g., trend analysis, market forecasts, macroeconomic analysis, risk analysis, scenario development and exploration support, war gaming exercises, benchmarking, research and analysis on relevant industries or companiesSupport content development around the topic and author training material in the topic areaNavigate research databases and many expert sources at BCG to pull together the most recent and forward-looking perspectivesHelp topic leaders to prepare client workshops e.g., megatrends, scenarios, ideation, war gaming, etc.; direct client interaction can be possibleSupport the CFS Practice Area through managing and processing research requests, assisting consultants with topic specific problems, and providing analyses to drive insight into specific client issuesSupport BCG partners and principals and other staff on proposals, lead preparation and other marketing activitiesAssist consulting staff in selecting the right research approaches, tools and analyses; provides training and ongoing supportYOU'RE GOOD ATWorking collaboratively and effectively in a group dynamic often virtual, proficient in agile ways of workingCommunicating with senior stakeholders,being credible and proactiveFraming, structuring, and sharing intellectual property, with the ability to write clearly and conciselyWorking creatively and analytically in a time-limited, problem-solving environmentFlexibility and bring a curious and creative mindset, open for new things and able to propose innovative ideasAbility to navigate complexity and ambiguityInteracting with internal and external stakeholders while working in a global collaborative team environmentYOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)1-2 years of relevant work experience requiredBachelor-s degree required; advanced degree preferred1+ years of relevant experience in strategic/analytical role (e.g. business analyst) or corporate strategy role (especially around Megatrends/Foresight/ Scenarios/ War Gaming/ Ideation)Fluency in EnglishYOU'LL WORK WITHAs a Knowledge Analyst you will collaborate with global topic leads and colleagues across BCG to bring expertise and capabilities to the service of our internal and external clients. Our team is made up of a diverse pool of knowledge positions that allow us to pursue exciting, innovative knowledge careers.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThe Knowledge Team (KT) is a group of functional and/or industry experts leveraging deep domain knowledge to enable insight for case teams and clients. KT members are affiliated to BCG Practice Areas, plugged into the strategic agenda and building and deploying leading edge IP data tools/assets to deliver insight.BCG's Knowledge Team members have the opportunity to be staffed on cases and help co-create insights with case teams and clients through expert perspectives on industry trends, delivery of proprietary data or tools in a particular function and complex research and analysis of market information. KT members also support the PA-s business development and proposals and help to organize and codify the knowledge that enables BCG to deliver superior business value for its clients.Job SummaryJob number:14730BRDate posted:Profession:Research & InsightsEmployment type:Full time
